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Do not settle for less than you deserve

Workers’ compensation is a vital benefit afforded to employees under the law. Because of these benefits, workers can do their jobs to the best of their abilities, safe in the knowledge that they and their families will be taken care of if an accident or illness should occur. However, it is important to remember that nobody likes to give away free money, so while employees can enjoy the protection of workers’ compensation, they may not always be given as much as they need.

In the event that you are injured on the job, the insurance carrier that handles your employer’s workers’ compensation may offer you a settlement. You may think that this is your employer taking good care of you and offering you the compensation to which you are entitled, but this is not necessarily the case. As of 2007, employee benefits are capped depending on how severe the injury is, meaning that insurance carriers may offer you a settlement based on the amount they think you are owed, or that you seem to be owed based on your injuries.

Because these benefits could be the difference between maintaining your standard of living and not, it is highly advisable that you consult with a workers’ compensation attorney to discuss the aspects of your case. Our webpage can give you more information about the changes to workers’ compensation laws in New York and how they affect your benefits. While you’re there, you can learn how to set up a free consultation.

Some injuries are more severe than they appear, and sometimes symptoms are delayed or misdiagnosed. Additionally, depending on the circumstances of your injury, you may able to file other claims for more compensation. Consulting a legal professional may help you investigate the incidents and build strong claims to get the compensation you deserve.

Success Stories

A 43 year old ironworker who fell four stories and sustained injuries to his ankle while installing a staircase settled his
claim for $1,500,000.00. The accident was due to the failure of the building owner and general contractor to provide a safe place to work.

A construction worker operating an asphalt roller settled his
case for $525,000.00 when the edge of the roadway he was paving collapsed into a trench being dug by a subcontractor causing him to sustain injuries to his leg.

A 54 year old commuter settled his
case against the NYCTA for $1,200,000.00. when he tripped and fell on a subway platform due to the pavement being in disrepair, causing him to fall forward and to strike his head on a train pulling into the station.

The estate of a 64 year old woman
received a settlement of $425,000.00 after she was struck and killed by a speeding tractor trailer while crossing the street at the intersection of Richmond Terrace and Port Richmond Avenue.

A $1,200,000.00 settlement was reached on behalf of a 54 year old man from Staten Island, New York, who, while in the course of his employment as a bus driver, was rear-ended on the Garden State Parkway and caused to suffer injuries to his back and neck as well as a fractured rib and fractured pelvis.

A 47-year-old building superintendent who sustained injuries to his head and right side of his body due to a tripping hazard at his job site
received a settlement of $300,000.00 from the electrical company performing work at the site.

A 43 year old construction worker was caused to sustain injuries to his back, shoulder and hand when the elevator he was riding malfunctioned and dropped 8 floors. He
received $350,000.00 in the settlement of his claim against the building owner, maintenance company and elevator company.

The administrator of the estate of a 69 year old man who suffered stage four pressure sores while a patient at a Queens nursing home
settled the case for $400,000.00 after the man died.